Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player

17.Volume Fix/Var button

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button. When a program is canceled, the player returns to normal operation and the program is deleted from memory.

Program mode can also be accessed while a disc is currently playing. Pressing the Program button saves the currently playing track as the first track in the program. Use the number keypad to enter other tracks from the disc into the program.

When a program is complete, the unprogrammed tracks on the disc are unavailable until they are added to the program or until Program mode is exited.

Allows you to select a fixed or variable volume control. The volume selection is indicated by the Volume Fixed LED under the front panel display.

If the Volume Fixed LED is NOT lit, then the volume is variable and can be changed with the remote control Volume Up ( ) and Down ( ) buttons. The variable volume attenuates the output level from 0 (off) to 73.2 (maximum volume). The variable volume level defaults to 30 when the Nº512 is taken out of Standby mode or powered on, or if the volume is changed from Fixed to Variable.

If the Volume Fixed LED is lit, then the volume is set to a fixed level

and cannot be changed with the remote control Volume buttons. 23 The fixed level is the line level, or 61.2, and is only available when

using the analog outputs. We recommend using this option only if you are using the system-level volume controls in a pre-amplifier or media console.

Different layers on an SACD disc may have some variance in volume level. We recommend lowering the volume before changing layers to avoid potentially loud volume level variances.

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Mark Levinson 512 owner manual Volume Fix/Var button

512 specifications

The Mark Levinson 512 is a high-performance audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that enhances the listening experience through its blend of cutting-edge technology and exquisite design. Known for its exceptional sound quality, the 512 is a flagship product within Mark Levinson's renowned line of audio equipment, appealing to audiophiles seeking the highest fidelity in music reproduction.

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